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jWiUfilKM I In. Page 12 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, March 17,1999 Celebrati nq f wndife Affected by c j From page 1 who docs should we; i from residents in the area," he said. "If people arc fit Clarington's Seniors Commitnify s Qimiaf'Qvi by Michelle Wyton Staff Writer Commemorative gardens, song books, a photo gallery and even a horseshoe pit arc set to be part of Clarington's celebration of the International Year of Older Persons (IYOP). The projects, partially funded by the Ontario government, are aimed at enhancing understanding, harmony and mutual support across the generations generations and increasing the recognition of seniors' contributions to their'families, their communities and the country. "It was difficult to review all of the applications," said Mavis Carleton, a local member of the Durham East IYOP Committee. "All of the projects are very important for the community." community." Projects include a plan by the Clarington Older Adult Association to create new gardens gardens at the front entrance of the Older Adult Centre on Beech Ave in Bowmanvillc. The association plans to install park benches, bird- baths, birdhouses and to build a horseshoe pit. The project is being done in partnership partnership with seven other local organizations. organizations. "One of the criteria criteria for the projects projects was that they have an inter-gen- _erational theme," said Carleton, "and that they are community-oriented community-oriented rather than focusing on one particular organization." organization." Another IYOP project in Clarington will be the Royal Canadian Legion's craft-making day which will showcase showcase seniors and their craft skills. In addition to that, Legion members will be planting a memorial flower bed at the corner of Ontario Street South and Liberty Street South. The Marnwood Lifccarc Centre has plans to "enhance the quality of life for their residents through spirituality and social interaction." Through the funding funding program, they will provide residents residents with 120 copies of the song book '•'Sing Along With Me!" Also in Bowmanvillc, the Memorial Hospital Foundation will complete the "Garden of Memories," a living, growing, commemorative project project to provide an area for patients and their families to relax. In addition, Big Brothers of Clarington will honour their senior volunteers with a certificate certificate and profile of their work. Overall, the Ontario government has committed $2.6 million to support similar projects across the province. It is estimated the number of seniors in Ontario will rise to about 3 million by 2021, compared to the 1.4 million today. Each organization is required to contribute at least 15 per cent of the cost, with the project to be completed by March 31, 2000. From page 1 from residents in the area," he said. Lawson visited the Creek as recently as Monday. "There,is still a lot of staining along the banks, but the water is starting to flow a little more clear," lie said. "Clean-up scents to be going well." Karvoncn said if anyone should find animals in distress distress near the creek, they should call the Toronto Wildlife Centre at (416) 631-0662. While she doesn't recommend touching affected animals, she said anyone who docs should wear rubber gloves. If people arc finding these animals, it's important that the animals stay warm. They can't thcrmoregulatc with fuel on their feathers," she explained, recommending recommending placing the animal in a warm box in a quiet room in the house until someone arrives to pick it up. Environment Canada's Lcadlay couldn't say how long the remainder of the clean-up will take, but said: "They'll certainly work on it until it's clean." "I was satisfied with the efforts being made," he said. CLEAN-UP - Work crews are continuing their clean-up efforts after fuel from Goodyear leaked into Bowmanvillc Creek on March 7. Trustee Wins Scholarship for Local Students Thanks to Laidlaw Canada and the good luck of school trustee Nancy Coffin, two area students will receive $500 towards their post-secondary education this year. At an Ontario School Board Association Conference in January, Coffin, a trustee with the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, won a draw for a $1,000 donation from Laidlaw Canada. The money will be split between 13 o w in a n v i 11 c High School and Courlice High School to give one student from each school a one-time scholarship scholarship of $500 when they graduate graduate this year. 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